Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 1, 2026
Last Updated: March 19, 2026
1. Introduction
Dr. KC Bugg and Associates (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a mental health practice located in New York, New York. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and health information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and New York State privacy regulations.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Date of birth (if submitted via forms)
B. Health Information
If you submit information through appointment request forms, intake forms, or contact forms, we may collect protected health information (PHI), including:
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Mental health concerns
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Treatment history
Any Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
C. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Cookies and tracking data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Schedule appointments
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Provide psychiatric services
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Process billing and insurance claims
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Improve website functionality
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal or health information.
4. HIPAA Notice
As a healthcare provider, we comply with HIPAA. Any Protected Health Information submitted through secure forms is protected under federal law.
For more information about how we use and disclose Protected Health Information, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
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Secure hosting
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SSL encryption
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Access controls
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HIPAA-compliant systems (if applicable)
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share information only:
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With healthcare providers involved in your care
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With insurance companies for billing
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With HIPAA-compliant service providers (e.g., secure EHR platforms)
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When required by law
All third-party service providers are required to maintain appropriate safeguards.
7. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve user experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Your Rights (New York Residents)
If you are a resident of New York State, you have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request corrections
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Request restrictions on certain uses
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File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Complaints may be filed with:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate authorization.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Dr. KC Bugg and Associates
156 Fifth Ave Suite 822 New York,
NY 10010
Phone: 212-256-1697
Email: madeleine@drkcbugg.com